The IoT is experiencing constant innovation. It’s evolving at a rapid pace and is already changing our personal and professional lives, as discussed in this blog. The evolution been seemingly poetic, which is why I thought it was time to channel the genius of Tennyson, Shakespeare and Milton and write some poems reflecting the IoT’s journey. There are also a few classics I’ve included to demonstrate that creativity is vital to any endeavor. Prepare to be inspired…

Here’s the first one, which is all about the importance of connectivity and interoperability when constructing the IoT ecosystem.

of Web, of Things, of Innovation and Efficient Poetry

“Just protocols, security, bits and bytes,

Frameworks and servers, give no insights

Whimsical objects

That the web connects

Are tangled outputs of poetic minds”

Laurence Hanneguelle

The lesson of this poem is that you need to apply creative principles to IoT innovation. It’s not just about making a solution function properly – it’s also crucial to see the bigger picture and think imaginatively about the opportunities it could unlock.

Of computer people and albatrosses

Before you read my next poem, (I must admit we sought help from Charles Baudelaire), a little bit of explanation is necessary. I wanted to write a poem about the types of personalities involved in constructing the IoT ecosystem – and the approach that’s necessary.

Eventually, thanks to Gemalto, I found my very own place in the innovation team, connecting dots and nodes, transforming concepts into things , weaving “webs” in the clouds.

The lesson of Baudelaire’s poem is there’s room for every type of personality when it comes to constructing a robust IoT ecosystem. If you’re more of a mechanical thinker, or someone who works by instinct and imagination, there’s definitely a role for you!

About innovation, the journey and the goal

My next poem is about failure – and why we shouldn’t fear it.

Failure is the daily bread of innovators. Innovation builds upon uncertainty, upon dreams, upon die and retry processes.

To further this point, I thought I’d mention an excellent poem from Paulo Coelho:

“Well, there is only one piece of advice I can give you.” said the wisest of wise men. “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon”